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Water Resources and Policy

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Mission

To advance the collective viewpoint of the state geological surveys in the development of national and trans-boundary policies and programs relating to the Nation’s surface and ground water resources; and to interact with other organizations with similar interests.

Responsibilities

Federal and State

Track, comment, and provide input into Federal legislation and regulations relating to the Nation’s surface and ground water resources.

Develop and advance science-based concepts for surface and ground water programs at the national level.

AASG

Assist in development, promotion, and implementation of AASG water policy and positions.

Communicate key issues and progress to AASG membership.

Alliances

Act as a liaison between the Association and EPA, and USGS-WRD and other Federal agencies on water policy concerns.

Act as liaison to the National Ground Water Association, the Water Environment Federation, and others with similar interests.

Goals

Federal and State

Further develop the AASG’s aquifer mapping concept and explore potential partnerships in this program with the U.S. EPA, and other organizations with similar interest.

Participate in appropriate meetings of the National Water Quality Monitoring Council, the Advisory Council on Water Information, and others. Participate in a panel charged with the drafting of Terms of Reference for a ground water council under the auspices of ACWI (Wunsch named to the panel). Once established, continue efforts to ensure that AASG is a member representative on the council. d. Meet with the U.S.G.S. Director annually to provide input on WRD programs.

AASG

Report progress to AASG membership at the mid-year and annual meetings.

Update the AASG Water Resources Statement.

Alliances

Implement the MOU with the National Ground Water Association.

Participate in NGWA’s annual conference.

Membership Rules

Members are appointed by the AASG President. The Chair will be a sitting State Geologist, appointed by the AASG President. The AASG President may appoint an Honorary Member to co-chair the Committee. The chair may create subcommittees to act on specific tasks.

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